It’s so easy to be fooled by internet people these days. I really hope you are as genuine in person as you seem to be in your videos. There are very few influencers who I would honestly like to have a beer with but you are definitely one of them. Congratulations on your success!
New setup? The video quality is amazing, and the graphics are so professional. The audio is crisp, with no visible mic. I don’t recall watching a content creator whose output is of this high quality. I am very impressed by the high standards you set for yourself. I love the videos, keep them coming.
I used to hand split wood as a kid for a living. I did that all the way up to the age of 28 and now at almost 50 years old it is one of my favorite things to do. But man did I hate doing it as a kid.
I LOVE IT! He talks like a read blooded man who has a pair and makes straight to the point videos without abusing GUI for over editing purposes. Thumbs up!!
🔥🙌 Can't wait to see the Pre-Sale link posted for you all! Thoren, thanks so much for supporting our mission. Pumped to get those production versions over to you soon!
I picked up my x27 2 years ago and absolutely love it. I haven't had any issues with it other than the handle not being rigid enough when you're trying to pry the wood apart after splitting it the handle bends versus pushing the wood apart. But fantastic axe (as a novice).
I agree. I’m 2 years with my x27 and it’s some of the best money I’ve ever spent. Easy to swing, and splits chords of everything I’ve thrown at it. I also love that it’s not an heirloom and with a lifetime warranty, I can be agressive with it and get the work done quickly.
As firefighter I was extremely lucky to get one of the very first fire mauls that Mitch, from Chicago Fire (not the show, the actual Chicago Fire) along with his halligan and forget about the fact that you turn this around and good night sweet deadbolt, or marry it to a halligan doubling the force you put on a steel outward swinging commercial door……where it blew me away was how easily you can open up a roof if your saw sh*ts the bed or gets gummed up. The big shoulders prevent it from getting buried and stuck and I’ve been beating the absolute piss out of mine for almost 3 years and it’s an absolute unit!
Recently got a Stihl pro splitting axe. It was kinda pricey but it’s nice, hickory handle, and lifetime warranty sold me. Been super happy with it so far.
Wow, Thoren, thank you so much for this Video man! I just love that improved Fireman’s axe, to function as a wood splitting maul, it’s my favorite. I can’t wait to use it one day, soon. I hope that the manufacturer listens to your advice and ideas, such as more tapered for less stoppage, and a longer handle. I think that what’s coming is very exciting, with your input help. So, thanks again. Respectfully Wishing for You & Yours an Extreme Health and Longevity, Leo
@@ThorenBradley Totally I hope they make a dedicated wood maul. I was considering getting the mauler and DIY a better cutting face before seeing this I'm glad I found this.
I know I said it before, but my Adler Super Splitter is awesome. It's more expensive than the x27, but cheaper than the gransfors. You can get it at around $150. It's around a 6 pound head and I haven't even gotten it close to stuck in anything yet. It just splits. Love it.
Dude. I just found your videos. I love watching. So much fun seeing the enjoyment you get from swinging the axe. I used to have a BBQ business and had to split wood a lot. I loved it. And everyone leave you alone when you doing it lol. Be safe
Actually 5.2 lb if I'm not mistaken. Gränsfors Bruk don't tell you the weight of the axe head but the entire axe weighs 3.2kg and in their spare parts page they list the handle + handle guard assembly at 0.84 kg. So the axe head should be the difference between these which is 2.36kg or 5.2lb. All Gränsfors Bruks products are handmade so it wouldn't be impossible to get a bigger axehead on a custom shaft. It would probably be excessively expensive but possible.
Thanks for doing this Thoren! I've been asking about your axes in most of your videos and now I got my answer lol next is "where do you get your boots and suspenders" lmao
The Fiskars has replaced my 6# maul, and can actually be swung with one hand with straight grain logs. Still need the 8# + maul for some of the bigger, twisted stuff. I 100% agree with the handles being too short on most mauls/axes today. Mechanical advantage is a real thing.
Maybe you should consider making an axe of your own at one point? Since there is no perfect axe on the market, why not try make one? As a partnership with one of the producers and with your online presence i think it would really take off
FINALLY ANOTHER VIDEO! I need to send you some vintage axes man, I love my vintage’s for splitting more than any axe, mauls are different. I want a firemaul though that’s so sick!
Just received my Gransfors Bruk, first coat of BLO was just applied can’t wait to use it. Thank you for the recommendations. Update I used my new axe this morning. It’s freaking awesome I totally understand what you ment by the reverberation. My problem is that since I’ve only been splitting for 2 weeks with the Fiskars. I’m afraid of breaking it due to over strike. Still having a problem getting the axe stuck even after oiling both axes. I’ll chalk it up to inexperience thank you again.
Please review hand tools for moving around wood and what methods you like. I use a Fisker's bush hook to set logs and pick stuff up. Its ok, saves the wrists and some bending. This video is helping me decide on purchasing the granfors bruks line of axe's. I use a bunch of swedish axes currently i found in an old barn. Also axe handles reviews.
I want that Fire Maul in a 35” handle. Love the weight. I have a 11 pound Meuller that is awesome at busting big rounds. I think the profile of the Fire Mail would be better.
LOVE your attitude and knowledge of axes. Subscribed! I think I'll get me one of those axes and those companies SHOULD sponsor you... you're worth every penny.
Glad to see you finally tried the Granfors Bruks axe/splitting mauls. Looking from a quality and form/function perspective. I've found them to absolutely be the best axes on the market. Now with that said they were designed mostly for European arborist and carpentry work. But they do have some models that are more geared towards the woods found in North America. The fiskars is hands down the best lower cost splitting maul with a great design for the lower weight. Great for not wearing out someone with a smaller frame while still allowing for a great splitting maul for the size.
To break the handle of a fiskars axe, you need to clamp it in a vice and bend it many times with great force. In the video about the fiskars axe crash test, a 100 kg man spent a lot of time on this. After the handle was broken with great difficulty, the man simply glued everything back and calmly continued using the axe.
I’ve had my X27 for 3 years and counting. We burn wood exclusively and live in northern Canada. Of course up here we’re exclusively burning softwoods as it’s really all we’ve got. I can split a 6.5 foot truckload in an hour pretty easily and I’m 52 years old and only 5’6
This going to make a lot of folks cringe. I got a collins axe 5lb cutter mattock at the local hardware store to use on a few stumps around the property. After cleaning the axe edge up it splits amazing and I can use it for digging tasks aswell. It's my go to tool for most everything around the homestead for several years now.
I've had my Fiskars as my only splitting axe for over 10 years going through 3 cords of rounds/yr. I don't know where you got the idea that it doesn't last that long. If there's weakness is the soft steel which requires more frequent sharpening. Hit it with few strokes of good file and good to go. Btw, I'm 75 and log, buck, haul and split my firewood all winter.
I've been following you on Snapchat, found you here, yaay...I have learned so much from you, seriously, I used to live in the San Bernardino national forest, Hwy 38, we chopped our own wood, I had fun with it, my husband got a wood splitter...but I know so much more now...thanks.
Don't forget to look for good axes in garage sales. once you know what to look for you might get a great deal on a few . you may have to clean some rust maybe a new handle but could save some money (money to save up for a hydraulic splitter for when you get older.) You should do a vid going against a gas powered splitter . a small pile of logs to see the times.
As far as I'm concerned you are right on the momey with the Fiskars and the GB. I love both of them. The damn Fiskars just splits. I did pick up an Adler long splitter the other day and it splits as well as the Fiskars but doesn't hurt my hands.
Phuck yeah! Im checking out Fire Maul! Got all the fiskars, Gransfors, Hults, and old school Craftsman mauls. This is great man...thanks for the heads up on this. I'll be buying.
Thoren, Love your videos and the amount of knowledge you share! Please create a "How To" video for splitting wood! Stance, body posture, swing etc etc. Thanks and keep upi the excellent videos!
Ha, right after I typed that I found your instructional video! Cheers! Only 1 topic you didn't cover, and that is where are you looking (focusing on) when you are swinging? Thanks
Looking for a new axe after my maul broke a Handel , glad someone else has noticed how the non-wood handles reverb something terrible . I just want a new handle for my maul but a handles nearly as expensive as a whole new one ….
Would you buy the Gransfors Bruk Splitting Maul or the Gransfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe 442 if you could only get one for splitting wood in the woods clearing fallen trees?
ive been splitting wood since by hand since i was about 12 years old and have been using a no named maul that i think is around 8 pounds thats probly older then my dad that ive put probly 10 new handles on or more over the years. i started wrapping paracord around the the handle about 6 inches under the head and that has helped alot with overstrikes. i also have a axe that i got off ebay 2 seasons ago that i think is a snow and nealy that is close to 4 pounds but has a crazy wedge profile that i really like because i can swing it for way long without getting winded. since i got that i only really pick up the maul for hard splitting woods. and no hate when i say this i love your videos but im not sure if using oak to show how hard somthing is a good test IMO. any of the oak where i live its one of the easier splitting woods there is especially if it doesnt have any knots. u can breath on it and it will split damn near. now elm thats a different story. a 10 inch round straight piece of elm thats not even 10 inches tall with no knots will take me a few hits with a maul to get it to split its kind of insane. it splits alittle better when its frozen ive noticed but its still a nightmare to handsplit.
Great video. Would love to see you work with a Liam Hoffman axe, but they are definitely not on the cheap end of the scale, but boy do I love the handle and head look they've got going for their models
How about a review of a cheap, no-name brand axe? It would be useful to see what the compromises are. I have been using a cheap, yellow plastic handle axe for the last 10 years and have been happy with it. I would consider stepping it up to a nice axe if there are noticeable gains.
honest question from australia. If you lived here, surrounded by gumtrees, which one would you own or favour or would it be something different? theres not much else worth burning here. I am assuming your comments are based on splitting the common trees in North America.
I think I would choose a 7 pound axe like the gransfors. And mainly work around the edges of gum trees BUT i would use a cheap 8 pound maul to split it with a wedge when I need to. That combo would be my favorite. The one you hit the wedges with, should be the cheapo one
@@ThorenBradleyas opposed to a cheap maul for banging wedge and also having another splitter. Would one be better served with perhaps just a sledge hammer and a smaller maul or larger splitting axe?
“I use it on all sorts of projects…” Like splitting different kinds of wood? 😂 Like splitting wood while wearing a t-shirt, splitting wood while hungry, splitting wood while constipated… 7:46 just messin’ - good vid!
Check out the new Hardcore hammer double sided axe/splitter. They have a 5lb one and i yhink yhe older version is 4lbs? The new one is a straight handle, i think 28", but it's at least a straight handle so you can use the splitting side.
i love the axe's i love it there great. but i want to talk about suspenders. i service pools in oc california. and i would like to buy some suspenders and give them a try. i bend down to the pools edge multiple time per stop. and i have over 50 pools a week. and the belt i like are stiff and sometimes i get pinched and have to stand back up to readjust my pants higher on my hips then go back down. its annoying.
have you ever tryied a hoffman wood bullet? i would be interested what‘ s your meaning about this splitting axe. keep on splitting and all the best wishes! thank‘s a lot for your videos. 👍🏻
Could you do a review on the master force 4lb Michigan axe with 33 inch handle. I purchased from Menards simply because the fisker was more expensive and had the hollow handle. Let me know what you think! Great video!
fiskars does the job for cheap but also feels like cancer and needs re sharpening often since the metal is cheaper, i think the order is spot on, granfors bruks is the more expensive end, and the 12lb monster would be the best all round for one capable of swinging it without worry or strain.
@@ThorenBradley Again, that's amazing. It's better to do your good deeds in private and not share it with the world anyways. You're doing it because you enjoy doing it not because you want validation and applause from people on the internet. I really respect that about you.
@@Ronimi-p4c I’m sorry for not being more specific. This was right before Biden took office and inflation went crazy. It’s a great axe worth every penny of even 57 dollars
Hoping they make that fire maul in 10lbs, that would be PERFECT for my uses. All of a sudden we have a metric sh**load of wood drying to be split in the summer.
Great video, if you dont mind i have a question.... I have a small farm that is 80% wooded... I do not own an axe but have been wanting to buy one and not sure which direction to go..... After looking at different axes i usually end up more confused than anything. You seem like you know your stuff very well. I have no need to split wood, just looking for a decent and inexpensive "general purpose" axe, if there is such a thing this day in time. What type/brand etc. would you recommend Any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance
That axe will last you a lifetime if you take care of it. They last much longer than most wooden handle axes. Ive used them for 6 years and still solid.
Mr Bradley, I have a question! How did you get the 7lb head Granfurs bruk splitting maul. I have the same brand and name splitting maul but it's only 5.5 lbs head.
Because although the composite will likely outlast a wood handle….that’s the only one you get. So law of averages. The head on the gransfors for example, may be here on earth in useable form long after I am 😂🫡
Reverb = shock tendinitis. 👎👎👎 the X27; splits great, excellent head speed; but it will wreck your forearms with extended use. The GB with a 36 inch handle would be 😍😍😍.
This is going to sound nitpicky but a maul is not an axe. 2 of these are mauls and the Fiskars is a splitting axe. I was taught woodcraft by a man who grew up in the time when an axe was actually made and used for cutting. Pole axes are similar to the fiskars and were used for limbing the fallen trees and tapping wooden wedges into the saw kerf to prevent pinching the crosscut saw. Splitting , other than for kindling was done with splitting mauls.
Have you attempted anything with Stihl Axes? I'm surprised I haven't seen them in the videos given they are well known in the lumberjack competitions. I'm particularly curious of the Stihl AXP series.
It’s so easy to be fooled by internet people these days. I really hope you are as genuine in person as you seem to be in your videos. There are very few influencers who I would honestly like to have a beer with but you are definitely one of them. Congratulations on your success!
@@ThorenBradleyhaha love this
@@1u8taheb6 😂😂😂
New setup? The video quality is amazing, and the graphics are so professional. The audio is crisp, with no visible mic. I don’t recall watching a content creator whose output is of this high quality.
I am very impressed by the high standards you set for yourself.
I love the videos, keep them coming.
I am learning! And continue to work on it. They will get better! I promise
I used to hand split wood as a kid for a living. I did that all the way up to the age of 28 and now at almost 50 years old it is one of my favorite things to do. But man did I hate doing it as a kid.
I LOVE IT! He talks like a read blooded man who has a pair and makes straight to the point videos without abusing GUI for over editing purposes. Thumbs up!!
🔥🙌 Can't wait to see the Pre-Sale link posted for you all! Thoren, thanks so much for supporting our mission. Pumped to get those production versions over to you soon!
As a firefighter, proponent of US made items, and fan of Thoren's, I can't wait to see this one!
Need this in Italy
I picked up my x27 2 years ago and absolutely love it. I haven't had any issues with it other than the handle not being rigid enough when you're trying to pry the wood apart after splitting it the handle bends versus pushing the wood apart. But fantastic axe (as a novice).
I agree. I’m 2 years with my x27 and it’s some of the best money I’ve ever spent. Easy to swing, and splits chords of everything I’ve thrown at it. I also love that it’s not an heirloom and with a lifetime warranty, I can be agressive with it and get the work done quickly.
Same here, I was very impressed with its speed and confidence. It moves, and gets the job done!
My first axe ,mastercraft blue 6 pound maul.Had it for 44 years Just returned it and got a brand new one under warranty .Great warranty.cheers
As firefighter I was extremely lucky to get one of the very first fire mauls that Mitch, from Chicago Fire (not the show, the actual Chicago Fire) along with his halligan and forget about the fact that you turn this around and good night sweet deadbolt, or marry it to a halligan doubling the force you put on a steel outward swinging commercial door……where it blew me away was how easily you can open up a roof if your saw sh*ts the bed or gets gummed up. The big shoulders prevent it from getting buried and stuck and I’ve been beating the absolute piss out of mine for almost 3 years and it’s an absolute unit!
Recently got a Stihl pro splitting axe. It was kinda pricey but it’s nice, hickory handle, and lifetime warranty sold me. Been super happy with it so far.
Still Pro splitting axe and their Mauls are outstanding
Wow, Thoren, thank you so much for this Video man!
I just love that improved Fireman’s axe,
to function as a wood splitting maul,
it’s my favorite.
I can’t wait to use it one day, soon.
I hope that the manufacturer listens to your advice and ideas,
such as more tapered for less stoppage,
and a longer handle.
I think that what’s coming is very exciting, with your input help.
So, thanks again.
Respectfully Wishing for You & Yours an Extreme Health and Longevity,
Leo
Dude. Thank you! And yeah, i really hope they get something on shelves asap (or at least internet shelves) 😂
@@ThorenBradley Totally I hope they make a dedicated wood maul. I was considering getting the mauler and DIY a better cutting face before seeing this I'm glad I found this.
I know I said it before, but my Adler Super Splitter is awesome. It's more expensive than the x27, but cheaper than the gransfors. You can get it at around $150. It's around a 6 pound head and I haven't even gotten it close to stuck in anything yet. It just splits. Love it.
I have one in the mail! After your request. It’s on the way. Promise, I listened!
@@ThorenBradley Can’t wait for a review, and drop the composite handled Fisker off your top 3 list!! LOVE a wood handle so much better.
@@ShelbyvsViper the X27 will probably stay, if you haven't used one I can understand it distaste, but handle aside it's a great processing tool.
I just looked this up. Looks like a nice axe and will be buying one. Thanks
@@ThorenBradley I like the look of the Adler long handle splitting axe, bit lighter the super splitter, would love your thoughts.
Dude. I just found your videos. I love watching. So much fun seeing the enjoyment you get from swinging the axe. I used to have a BBQ business and had to split wood a lot. I loved it. And everyone leave you alone when you doing it lol. Be safe
Yeah I got that Same Fisker's Axe . I call it " Excalibur" and I got an 8lbs splitter love them both. My favorites
Hi from Germany, we have 3 companies that you should try.
-Ochsenkopf.
-Bison.
-Adler.
BTW I really like your splitting videos 🤘
You forgott helko werk
Hey @ThorenBradley, so the Gransfors Bruk splitting maul doesn't have a 7lb head. The overall weight of the axe is 7lb but it has a 5.5 lb head!
Actually 5.2 lb if I'm not mistaken. Gränsfors Bruk don't tell you the weight of the axe head but the entire axe weighs 3.2kg and in their spare parts page they list the handle + handle guard assembly at 0.84 kg. So the axe head should be the difference between these which is 2.36kg or 5.2lb.
All Gränsfors Bruks products are handmade so it wouldn't be impossible to get a bigger axehead on a custom shaft. It would probably be excessively expensive but possible.
Thanks for doing this Thoren! I've been asking about your axes in most of your videos and now I got my answer lol
next is "where do you get your boots and suspenders" lmao
Hoffman blacksmithing is a great American company. They make all kinds of axes. It is expensive but worth it for me
The Fiskars has replaced my 6# maul, and can actually be swung with one hand with straight grain logs. Still need the 8# + maul for some of the bigger, twisted stuff. I 100% agree with the handles being too short on most mauls/axes today. Mechanical advantage is a real thing.
Maybe you should consider making an axe of your own at one point? Since there is no perfect axe on the market, why not try make one? As a partnership with one of the producers and with your online presence i think it would really take off
FINALLY ANOTHER VIDEO! I need to send you some vintage axes man, I love my vintage’s for splitting more than any axe, mauls are different. I want a firemaul though that’s so sick!
I went and picked up an x-27 last night after watching the review the night before. Feels good. I look forward to splitting with it.
Just received my Gransfors Bruk, first coat of BLO was just applied can’t wait to use it. Thank you for the recommendations.
Update I used my new axe this morning. It’s freaking awesome I totally understand what you ment by the reverberation. My problem is that since I’ve only been splitting for 2 weeks with the Fiskars. I’m afraid of breaking it due to over strike. Still having a problem getting the axe stuck even after oiling both axes. I’ll chalk it up to inexperience thank you again.
Please review hand tools for moving around wood and what methods you like. I use a Fisker's bush hook to set logs and pick stuff up. Its ok, saves the wrists and some bending. This video is helping me decide on purchasing the granfors bruks line of axe's. I use a bunch of swedish axes currently i found in an old barn. Also axe handles reviews.
I want that Fire Maul in a 35” handle. Love the weight. I have a 11 pound Meuller that is awesome at busting big rounds. I think the profile of the Fire Mail would be better.
LOVE your attitude and knowledge of axes. Subscribed! I think I'll get me one of those axes and those companies SHOULD sponsor you... you're worth every penny.
good to see you finally got your hands on a gransfors, I don't personally own one yet but I have heard great things about them
Awesome information on these axes, that firemaul is sweet!Definitely gonna be a purchase in the near future 👍
Right on! I hope they get the ball rolling soon!
Glad to see you finally tried the Granfors Bruks axe/splitting mauls. Looking from a quality and form/function perspective. I've found them to absolutely be the best axes on the market. Now with that said they were designed mostly for European arborist and carpentry work. But they do have some models that are more geared towards the woods found in North America.
The fiskars is hands down the best lower cost splitting maul with a great design for the lower weight. Great for not wearing out someone with a smaller frame while still allowing for a great splitting maul for the size.
To break the handle of a fiskars axe, you need to clamp it in a vice and bend it many times with great force. In the video about the fiskars axe crash test, a 100 kg man spent a lot of time on this. After the handle was broken with great difficulty, the man simply glued everything back and calmly continued using the axe.
I’ve had my X27 for 3 years and counting. We burn wood exclusively and live in northern Canada. Of course up here we’re exclusively burning softwoods as it’s really all we’ve got. I can split a 6.5 foot truckload in an hour pretty easily and I’m 52 years old and only 5’6
I got set some time aside to watch this today. Good job buddy.
Thorne Bradley. I think a 16 pound Mueller splitting maul would be right up your alley. I have the 11 pound Mueller and it impressive.
love the new editing man!
Dang! Thank you!
i got the fiskars used it for the last 3 years and works amazing like you say its light long and can build up some power on the way down
Council tool 5lb splitter is a great axe w36” handle usa made
This going to make a lot of folks cringe. I got a collins axe 5lb cutter mattock at the local hardware store to use on a few stumps around the property. After cleaning the axe edge up it splits amazing and I can use it for digging tasks aswell. It's my go to tool for most everything around the homestead for several years now.
I've had my Fiskars as my only splitting axe for over 10 years going through 3 cords of rounds/yr. I don't know where you got the idea that it doesn't last that long. If there's weakness is the soft steel which requires more frequent sharpening. Hit it with few strokes of good file and good to go. Btw, I'm 75 and log, buck, haul and split my firewood all winter.
I've been following you on Snapchat, found you here, yaay...I have learned so much from you, seriously, I used to live in the San Bernardino national forest, Hwy 38, we chopped our own wood, I had fun with it, my husband got a wood splitter...but I know so much more now...thanks.
I wonder if you could fill the x27 with spray foam insulation to keep it lightweight but reduce the reverb 🤔
Don't forget to look for good axes in garage sales. once you know what to look for you might get a great deal on a few . you may have to clean some rust maybe a new handle but could save some money (money to save up for a hydraulic splitter for when you get older.) You should do a vid going against a gas powered splitter . a small pile of logs to see the times.
As far as I'm concerned you are right on the momey with the Fiskars and the GB. I love both of them. The damn Fiskars just splits. I did pick up an Adler long splitter the other day and it splits as well as the Fiskars but doesn't hurt my hands.
Genuine dude and a Beast. Love it 💪🏼🥂
thanks Alex!!
Phuck yeah! Im checking out Fire Maul! Got all the fiskars, Gransfors, Hults, and old school Craftsman mauls. This is great man...thanks for the heads up on this. I'll be buying.
Thoren, Love your videos and the amount of knowledge you share! Please create a "How To" video for splitting wood! Stance, body posture, swing etc etc. Thanks and keep upi the excellent videos!
Ha, right after I typed that I found your instructional video! Cheers! Only 1 topic you didn't cover, and that is where are you looking (focusing on) when you are swinging? Thanks
Learned a lot watching your channel, thank you 🙏
That’s fantastic brother ✊👍✊ my respect you, GOD BLESS your family
Looking for a new axe after my maul broke a Handel , glad someone else has noticed how the non-wood handles reverb something terrible . I just want a new handle for my maul but a handles nearly as expensive as a whole new one ….
Would you buy the Gransfors Bruk Splitting Maul or the Gransfors Bruk Large Splitting Axe 442 if you could only get one for splitting wood in the woods clearing fallen trees?
It would be great if you could try out the cold steel trail boss, beast of an axe with a hickory handle for an affordable price from what I’ve seen.
I you want something heavy with a long handle try the Muller 5Kg splitting maul, it comes on a 36 inch handle
Maybe review some of your other equipment like chainsaws and such.
you got it!
ive been splitting wood since by hand since i was about 12 years old and have been using a no named maul that i think is around 8 pounds thats probly older then my dad that ive put probly 10 new handles on or more over the years. i started wrapping paracord around the the handle about 6 inches under the head and that has helped alot with overstrikes. i also have a axe that i got off ebay 2 seasons ago that i think is a snow and nealy that is close to 4 pounds but has a crazy wedge profile that i really like because i can swing it for way long without getting winded. since i got that i only really pick up the maul for hard splitting woods. and no hate when i say this i love your videos but im not sure if using oak to show how hard somthing is a good test IMO. any of the oak where i live its one of the easier splitting woods there is especially if it doesnt have any knots. u can breath on it and it will split damn near. now elm thats a different story. a 10 inch round straight piece of elm thats not even 10 inches tall with no knots will take me a few hits with a maul to get it to split its kind of insane. it splits alittle better when its frozen ive noticed but its still a nightmare to handsplit.
You should try a Hardcore Hammers splitter
Great video. Would love to see you work with a Liam Hoffman axe, but they are definitely not on the cheap end of the scale, but boy do I love the handle and head look they've got going for their models
How about a review of a cheap, no-name brand axe? It would be useful to see what the compromises are.
I have been using a cheap, yellow plastic handle axe for the last 10 years and have been happy with it. I would consider stepping it up to a nice axe if there are noticeable gains.
Super cool. You should do a review of some hardware store axes and splitting mauls
honest question from australia.
If you lived here, surrounded by gumtrees, which one would you own or favour or would it be something different? theres not much else worth burning here. I am assuming your comments are based on splitting the common trees in North America.
I think I would choose a 7 pound axe like the gransfors. And mainly work around the edges of gum trees BUT i would use a cheap 8 pound maul to split it with a wedge when I need to. That combo would be my favorite. The one you hit the wedges with, should be the cheapo one
@@ThorenBradley really appreciate your reply and the content you make. (and of course your Instagram comments for a laugh 😂)
@@ThorenBradleyas opposed to a cheap maul for banging wedge and also having another splitter. Would one be better served with perhaps just a sledge hammer and a smaller maul or larger splitting axe?
@@ThorenBradleyhave you tried the fiskars x36?
@@JyveKilla never heard of it? I googled it and only the x27 came up
You don't have to apologize for preferring US products.
I'm European so I don't care. LOL
@@LairdDavidson that's exactly why I didn't write it to you 😀
“I use it on all sorts of projects…”
Like splitting different kinds of wood? 😂
Like splitting wood while wearing a t-shirt, splitting wood while hungry, splitting wood while constipated… 7:46
just messin’ - good vid!
Check out the new Hardcore hammer double sided axe/splitter.
They have a 5lb one and i yhink yhe older version is 4lbs?
The new one is a straight handle, i think 28", but it's at least a straight handle so you can use the splitting side.
i feel like it would be nice to see these products implemented in chopping something down, alongside all the log splitting…
i love the axe's i love it there great. but i want to talk about suspenders. i service pools in oc california. and i would like to buy some suspenders and give them a try. i bend down to the pools edge multiple time per stop. and i have over 50 pools a week. and the belt i like are stiff and sometimes i get pinched and have to stand back up to readjust my pants higher on my hips then go back down. its annoying.
Just for clarification, the head of the Gransfors Bruks maul is five and a half pounds, instead of seven.
I do like a good maul but I’ve always preferred to use splitting axes. Usually a Tasmanian pattern just cause I love the wider face on the head of it.
have you ever tryied a hoffman wood bullet? i would be interested what‘ s your meaning about this splitting axe. keep on splitting and all the best wishes! thank‘s a lot for your videos. 👍🏻
Could you do a review on the master force 4lb Michigan axe with 33 inch handle. I purchased from Menards simply because the fisker was more expensive and had the hollow handle. Let me know what you think! Great video!
Only just discovered your channel, subscribed.
fiskars does the job for cheap but also feels like cancer and needs re sharpening often since the metal is cheaper, i think the order is spot on, granfors bruks is the more expensive end, and the 12lb monster would be the best all round for one capable of swinging it without worry or strain.
Do you keep all the wood you split for yourself or do you sell it?
About 20% is probably for my home. The rest, I donate to help others heat their homes as well. First responders, and low income households
@@ThorenBradley Oh wow that's amazing!! Keep up the great work!!
@@TheMorganGibson i don’t show that part. Because it’s a bit poor in taste to brag of donations in videos. Just enjoy doing it
@@ThorenBradley Again, that's amazing. It's better to do your good deeds in private and not share it with the world anyways. You're doing it because you enjoy doing it not because you want validation and applause from people on the internet. I really respect that about you.
Awesome demo 👌
I bought the fiskars x27 for my bug out bag when it was 40 bucks
Damn Amazon has it for $57 where did you get yours?
@@Ronimi-p4c I’m sorry for not being more specific. This was right before Biden took office and inflation went crazy. It’s a great axe worth every penny of even 57 dollars
Have you tried a Tassie yet?
What do you think of the Hoffman Blacksmithing axes.
❤❤❤❤❤ I love your videos thank you so much
Hoping they make that fire maul in 10lbs, that would be PERFECT for my uses. All of a sudden we have a metric sh**load of wood drying to be split in the summer.
Great video, if you dont mind i have a question.... I have a small farm that is 80% wooded... I do not own an axe but have been wanting to buy one and not sure which direction to go..... After looking at different axes i usually end up more confused than anything. You seem like you know your stuff very well. I have no need to split wood, just looking for a decent and inexpensive "general purpose" axe, if there is such a thing this day in time. What type/brand etc. would you recommend Any advice would be greatly appreciated thanks in advance
Just bought the X27 today, saw the video and thought I was gonna be disappointed, and saw it was the first one he chose
That axe will last you a lifetime if you take care of it. They last much longer than most wooden handle axes. Ive used them for 6 years and still solid.
You should try the axe from the forest tool company. You will love it
Whiskey River Trading carries a 40 in straight handle.
Mr Bradley, I have a question!
How did you get the 7lb head Granfurs bruk splitting maul. I have the same brand and name splitting maul but it's only 5.5 lbs head.
Great video excellent information
If could only have one type or size of axe for every task what would it be? (Not felling but processing and light chores)
I will never buy an ace in my life, but please do teach me Mr. Bradley
Got a council tool hatchet, happy it was made in USA
I’m surprised you haven’t tried the Estwing 8lb splitting mall, pretty darn good for $50
Is it a splitting maul,or splitting axe 🇨🇮🇨🇮🇨🇮
Thanks I bought my axe right before you dropped this 😂
Good work Thoren
As someone who grades for a living, I appreciate the .x rating system 😃 There's a difference between an 8.9 and a 9.0! This was cool, thanks.
Should try to review the POWERFIST 6lb Wood-Splitting Axe from princess auto
Have you tried Council tool?
i have no idea why i watch this i dont even live near to a forest and i have test tomorow
Yea,
I should be sleeping.
How did you come to the conclusion that the fiskars wont last? How many did you break so far and how? Honestly asking you beast.
Because although the composite will likely outlast a wood handle….that’s the only one you get. So law of averages. The head on the gransfors for example, may be here on earth in useable form long after I am 😂🫡
Reverb = shock tendinitis. 👎👎👎 the X27; splits great, excellent head speed; but it will wreck your forearms with extended use. The GB with a 36 inch handle would be 😍😍😍.
Fiskars has to be light because everyone from 10 to 80 years old use it in Finland. Not even joke.
This is going to sound nitpicky but a maul is not an axe. 2 of these are mauls and the Fiskars is a splitting axe. I was taught woodcraft by a man who grew up in the time when an axe was actually made and used for cutting. Pole axes are similar to the fiskars and were used for limbing the fallen trees and tapping wooden wedges into the saw kerf to prevent pinching the crosscut saw. Splitting , other than for kindling was done with splitting mauls.
Have you attempted anything with Stihl Axes? I'm surprised I haven't seen them in the videos given they are well known in the lumberjack competitions. I'm particularly curious of the Stihl AXP series.
I hope you'll try an adler soon! I feel great with it but I'm curious what you think about it
Hi. Have you tried X36 (Fiskars)?
How do you like the Adler Long Splitter?